Tango en Skaï (Roland Dyens) - Alexandra Whittingham

Alexandra Whittingham plays Tango en Skaï by Roland Dyens.
Filmed at Le Couvent in Bélaye, France.

Instagram: @alexaguitarist |

Video Production by Craig Morgan.

[ratmirsyo]

She herself is harmonious and a carrier of harmony. This inner essence of a person is manifested in her music. Five plus a plus for professionalism, too ....

[tonybowman]

When I was a kid I got a nylon stringed classical guitar and wanted to become the next I never did and 40 years later you bring back that old young lady !! You are simply amazing !!

[Michajeru]

A very difficult piece to play and yet Ms Whittingham played masterfully and beautifully. The great maestro Roland Dyens would be impressed I am sure.

[e-money]

Everything on this video was beautiful; the piece, the player, the people, and the setting! Bravo 👏

[carlospereira]

Words are missing to express how wonderful it is to see and hear you play with such dedication or your instrument.

What an excellent gift.

Carlos

[bruecknerj]

Best version i ever heard ...she plays so clear and absolutely no grinding over the guitar strings ! Awsome !!

[alainloisel]

I love how she delivers this out of world wonderful interpretation in front of down to earth ordinary people and the discordance it gives to the video.

[jubiranelson]

I just keep coming back to this particular rendering.
Such an atmospheric performance. Outstanding.

[MJorgy]

Some of those runs are mind boggling. Wow

[stevennoon]

What a player the more I hear the more I appreciate her hard earned talent thanks again maestro

[sbcap]

That was fantastic young lady, simply the best I’ve heard played like that in years. Bravo, from a old ability lost guitarist!

[stevegandalf]

I've watched about 6 or more people perform this piece on YouTube since YT recommended it to me about 2 weeks ago and this is by far the best version.
Superb clarity and articulation in Alex's guitar playing, Bravo Madame !

[Capfka]

An interesting interpretation. I've been playing this for years and I rather liked the pause before the legato run down the top E string. Must try it out! You're very talented, Alexandra. More please!

[octaviochavez]

In my humble opinion one of the most beautiful pieces written for classical guitar
Thanks Alejandra

[Deerse]

I have seen you play in 2016 (Piazolla) and now ( 2018) and there is a significant devellopement in your playing, keep it up, you are doing great.

[northernsoulta]

It was a tough choice but after watching and listening to all of her videos, got to say, this one is still my absolute favorite. Looking forward to that changing when there is even more to devour.

[sylvia]

First time I heard this composition played by my fav. guitarist Aniello Desiderio. Since I listened "by chance" to Stephanie Jones & Alexandra Wittingham performing "Agua e Vinho" I am a fan of both ladies! Really great musicians!

[fazergazer]

Love this piece. Love your performance. This is deceptively difficult, making your exquisite rendition all the more moving. The last memorable performance I heard of this was live, by David Burgess, in a small church in northern New Mexico where I live. You are amazing! From the first beat to the last, this tango is propelled forward without a moment’s rest. Notice the absence of fret noise, evoking the relaxed precision of the dancers. Really like how the the octave harmonics float above the melody lines. Thank you for the magic, saudades, and fire. If I were stranded on a desert island, and could take only a dozen performances with me, this would be one. Bravo!

[eduardoshitara]

My god! What a interpretation! My soul is peaceful now. Thank you Alexandra for you giving a little part of you to us. Success for you!

[CaptainThumper]

Your eyes... So full of love and affection for the guitar and the music you're playing. So beautiful and heartwarming. 🎼💜